Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (front, side and curtain air bags, sensors and inflators).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2007 Dodge Caliber owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owned a 2007 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact's vehicle was involved in a head-on collision, which was no fault of the contact. The contact's vehicle was damaged to the front of the vehicle and on the passenger's front side of the vehicle. The contact stated that the other driver's vehicle crashed into the contact's vehicle at a high rate of speed. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed to a local tow yard. The paramedics and the local Police arrived at the scene. A Police report was filed, however, the report number was unavailable. The vehicle was deemed a total loss. The contact was the only occupant in the vehicle. …
The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated that while it was raining, there was water entering through the sunroof and doors into the vehicle. The air bag warning light was illuminated. The contact called the local dealer, who stated that there were no related recalls for the failures. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that there was no recall coverage for the failures and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
My son drove my car one night and he said he didn't like the steering because it act like ilose and tires about to fall off I told him I know cause it was eating up the out side of tires fast to wear wires were seen on both sides of the front tires and later eveny son had a wreck and total out car on the seen where the wreck happen it didn't make sense to me and my son didn't have his seat beat on and it threw h out and I believe iif he did it would of killed him he don't remember nothing cause I think it put him in shock I have not received the police report but I have taking pictures and I do know there was a alot rust underneath I only had the car for two month the car is at a salvage place and I can't get it and I am going to have to pay for it I just think something was not right on the steering and supention it was on hwy on a straight away
I had an accident on Friday, January 18, 2015. The car in front of me put on brakes, and I was a distance away from the car in front of me when I put on brakes as well. However, when I attempted to brake, it would not brake normally as a car should. Also, there was no anti-lock brake that kicked in. In addition, the airbags did not deploy in this vehicle. My car is totaled. Thankfully, I was able to walk away. There is something wrong with the brakes on this vehicle. I always felt like that. However, the experience that I had with this accident was confirmation for me.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caliber. While exiting a parking lot, the vehicle accelerated without warning into a busy street, crossed over train tracks, and crashed into a train. The passenger side of the vehicle went under the train. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 163,000.
Tl* the contact owned a 2007 Dodge Caliber. While driving at approximately 25 MPH, the contact depressed the brake pedal. A bottle was underneath the brake pedal, which caused the contact to crash into the rear of a truck. The air bags failed to deploy and the seat belt failed to retract. The contact sustained unknown injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The approximate failure mileage was 114,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caliber. While driving 45 MPH, another vehicle crashed into the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained head, neck, and shoulder injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a police lot. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 154,000. The VIN was not available.
My husband was driving and I was the passenger. 12/23/15. The car was a 2007 Dodge Caliber. Approx 80,000 miles on it. No prior accidents. A car turned into driver side. My husband was not hurt. Both cars going approx 10 miles an hour. I was hit with air bag. I received a broken rib, new bridge completely knocked out(or should I say in.). My back, neck, ankle still give me a lot of pain today. My body bruised head to toe. Concussion.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caliber. While driving 30 MPH, the vehicle hydroplaned and crashed into a telephone pole. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The frame of the vehicle was severely damaged. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was towed to a friend's home. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The failure mileage was 68,000. The VIN was unknown.
Tl contact owns 2007 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated that after sliding on black ice, the vehicle crashed into a pole and the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact suffered from a concussion, chest and neck pain. The vehicle was taken to a yard where the insurance deemed the vehicle destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 109,263.
Airbag complaints in other Caliber years
Frequently asked questions
How common are airbag problems on the 2007 Dodge Caliber?
NHTSA has 48 complaints about the air bags of the 2007 Dodge Caliber, 5% of the model year's 958 complaints. The component named most often is frontal (5 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2007 Dodge Caliber airbag problems?
No. NHTSA lists no air bags recall for the 2007 Dodge Caliber, though it has 4 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2007 Dodge Caliber airbag problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 80,000 miles, and 21% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 25 crashes, 0 fires and 18 injuries to air bags problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.